yes, provided all other conditions are also satisfied for AY 18-19 and 19-20. But a new retail investor making investment after ay 17-18 is not eligible for thus deduction.
3.He can claim this deduction for three consecutive years
4.investment is locked in for 3 years
5.no new retail investor shall be no new retail investor shall be eligible for ay 2018-2019 however an assessee claiming deduction under this section for ay 2017-18 and earlier assessment years shall be allowed deduction under this section till the assessment year 2019 20 if he is otherwise eligible to claim deduction as per the provisions of this section.